Crowds
A Moving-Picture of DemocracyBy Gerald Stanley Lee
Length16h 52m
About this audiobook
In "Crowds," Gerald Stanley Lee delves into the complexities of human behavior and societal dynamics, exploring how large groups influence individual actions, emotions, and beliefs. Written in a reflective and analytical style characteristic of early 20th-century sociological thought, the book interweaves anecdotes, observations, and theoretical insights. Lee scrutinizes the psychological forces at play within collective gatherings, drawing upon his rich understanding of social psychology and the burgeoning field of crowd theory during his time. The text serves as both a chronicle of contemporary societal phenomena and a prescient exploration of the challenges posed by the massification of social behavior. Gerald Stanley Lee was an influential American writer, thinker, and social commentator whose interest in crowd psychology stemmed from the tumultuous events of his age, particularly the effects of World War I and the rise of mass movements. His academic background in literature and philosophy informed his distinctive perspective, enabling him to weave insightful observations about public sentiment and individual identity within the fabric of society. Lee's interdisciplinary approach makes "Crowds" a vital contribution to the fields of sociology and psychology alike. This thought-provoking book invites readers to reconsider the nature of collective existence, making it an essential read for those interested in psychology, sociology, and the human experience as a whole. Lee's keen insights are as relevant today as they were when first published, offering clarity into the complexities of contemporary social dynamics. It serves not only as a historical account but also as a guide for understanding current societal trends.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length16 hrs 52 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE MACHINE SCARE
3THE STRIKE—AN INVENTION FOR MAKING CROWDS THINK
4THE CROWD-MAN—AN INVENTION FOR MAKING CROWDS SEE
5THE IMAGINATION OF CROWDS
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6IMAGINATION ABOUT THE UNSEEN
7THE CROWD'S IMAGINATION ABOUT THE FUTURE
8THE CROWD'S IMAGINATION ABOUT PEOPLE
9A DEMOCRATIC THEORY OF HUMAN NATURE
10DOING AS ONE WOULD WISH ONE HAD DONE IN TWENTY YEARS
11NEW KINDS AND NEW SIZES OF MEN
12LETTING THE CROWDS BE GOOD
13SPEAKING AS ONE OF THE CROWD
14IS IT WRONG FOR GOOD PEOPLE TO BE EFFICIENT?
15IS IT WRONG FOR GOOD PEOPLE TO BE INTERESTING?
16PROSPECTS OF THE LIAR
17PROSPECTS OF THE BULLY
18GOODNESS AS A CROWD-PROCESS
19THOUGHTS ON BEING IMPROVED BY OTHER PEOPLE
20MAKING GOODNESS HURRY
21TOUCHING THE IMAGINATION OF CROWDS
22THE STUPENDOUS, THE UNUSUAL, THE MONOTONOUS, AND THE SUCCESSFUL
23THE SUCCESSFUL
24THE NECKS OF THE WICKED
25IS IT WRONG FOR GOOD PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
26IS IT SECOND RATE FOR GOOD PEOPLE TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
27THE SUCCESSFUL TEMPERAMENT
28THE MEN AHEAD PULL
29THE CROWDS PUSH
30THE MAN WHO SAYS HOW, SAYS HOW
31AND THE MACHINE STARTS
32LETTING THE CROWD BE BEAUTIFUL
33WISTFUL MILLIONAIRES
34MR. CARNEGIE SPEAKS UP
35MR. CARNEGIE TRIES TO MAKE PEOPLE READ
36MR. NOBEL TRIES TO MAKE PEOPLE WRITE
37PAPER BOOKS, MARBLE PILLARS, AND WOODEN BOYS
38THE HUMDRUM FACTORY AND THE TUMPTY-TUM THEATRE
39IRON MACHINES
40STEEPLES AND CHIMNEYS
41BELLS AND WHEELS
42DEW AND ENGINES
43DEAD AS A DOOR NAIL!
44AN OXFORD MAN AND AN INCH OF IRON
45THE MACHINES' MACHINES
46THE MEN'S MACHINES
47THE BASEMENT OF THE WORLD
48THE GROUND FLOOR FOLKS
49THE MACHINE-TRAINERS
50MACHINES, CROWDS, AND ARTISTS
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